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Ground work for Nixon Wenger's new office building got underway in early July, at the corner of 30th Avenue and 28th Street. The building will be four storeys high, and will include the Blenz coffee house, which was previously on the site, along with other commercial space. Nixon Wenger presently has premises spread around downtown, including three floors in the CIBC building and offices across the street. "We're very excited about our plans, as the new building will put our lawyers and staff under one roof," states Nixon Wenger partner Paul Nixon. "We are also pleased about the improved location, as we'll be in close proximity to the courthouse and the new Vernon library. The choice of a downtown location also underpins our firm's hope that the city core remains as the commercial hub of our community." The building is expected to be completed by August 2011.

Contractor Chuck Winn (L) and Guy McLean (R) review blueprints for Nixon Wenger's new office building, under construction at the corner of 28th Street and 30th Avenue.